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PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development, discussed between AMD and Sony engineers that will power the PlayStation 6 was interesting from a geek point of view. But from a gameplay perspective, there is - IMO - no need for a PlayStation 6 for another few years. Especially with the limp Xbox is-it-isn't-it launch .  April 2026 Update:  Compatibility with PS5 and PS4 games seems to be locked-in, as anything the PS6 full fat hardware the portable versions should be able to do as well, with near-invisible trade-offs at the silicon level.  Prices are firming up too with estimates around the PlayStation 6 handheld at between $500 to $700 and a PlayStation 6 at $700 to $1,000, depending on the deepening silicon crisis and Sony's budgeting wizards.  Only a few developers around the world could afford to take advantage of it for AAA+ budget games. Everyone else is still barely cutting the skin of the PS5's power, and most western smal...

Japan getting a The Best... Vita range

This concept seems pretty redundant now with the rapid rotation of PSN sales, prompt price pruning on Amazon and other stores, plus eBay and a lively second-hand community. However, Sony Japan is bringing over its Best range from the PS3 and PSP to the Vita with a host of launch games first out the gate from just under 3,000 to 3,500 yen:

  • Gravity Daze
  • Katamari
  • Tales of Innocence R
  • Disgaea 3
  • Ridge Racer
  • Ragnarok
  • Dynasty Warriors Next

Wonder if The Best memory cards will soon be on offer that reduce the price of the card somewhat and throw in a game to make things more interesting. 

Currently playing on my Vita/PS3/PS4/PS5


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